2018 Bodegas Muga 'Conde de Haro' Brut Cava Rioja Spain
$26.99 USD
Winemaker Notes
Press
Rated 91 points vinous
(fermented in 1,000-liter wooden vats and aged in bottle, on its lees, for 14 months) Light yellow-gold. Displays mineral-laced aromas of ripe citrus and orchard fruits, white flowers and ginger, along with a subtle hint of toasty lees in the background. Juicy, energetic and sharply focused, offering vibrant Meyer lemon, pear and honeysuckle flavors that stain the palate. Carries no excess weight and closes spicy, sappy and quite long, leaving bitter pear skin and floral notes behind. This is a pretty serious example of Spanish bubbly and, coming from Rioja, a bit of a rarity as well.